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The obesity in the USA

The obesity in the USA. For the first time in human history, more people are obese than hungry .

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The obesity in the USA

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  1. The obesity in the USA

  2. For the first time in human history, more people are obese than hungry. Since the middle of 20st century, since fast food came into its popularity, obesity become increasing over the year in America. The level of fast food and sugar consumed in have been rising dramatically in 21st Century. People are transforming from overweight to become obese. Of all countries, the United States has the highest rate of obesity. The obesity is a biggest health problem in United States of America.

  3. Americans eat a lot of fast food such as hamburgers, pizza, and fried chicken. People visiting the US for the first time are often amazed at the size of the steaks and other portions of food served in restaurants.

  4. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of health conditions and diseases including: Breast cancer, Coronary heart disease, Type II diabetesandso on. Obesity has been cited as a contributing factor to approximately 100,000–400,000 deaths in the United States per year!

  5. Did you know? • Obesity is the second cause of preventable death in the United States • More than one-third of adults and one sixth of children in America are obese • 60 million Americans, 20 years and older are obese • 9 million children and teens ages 6-19 are overweight

  6. Ifhealthiswealth, Americaisgoingbankrupt. If these trends continue, by the time today’s children reach adulthood, obesity will be the norm and healthy weight the exception. By 2015, 75% of American Adults Will Be Overweight; 41% Will Be Obese

  7. Are youobese? • BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women Underweight = <18.5 Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 Overweight = 25–29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

  8. Top 5 healthreasonsto go veggie: • Reduce risk of the no. 1 killer - Heart Disease • Cancer prevention • Lose excess weight • Live longer, slow the aging process • Avoid toxic food contaminants

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